#joints notes

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Movement of Joints

Hinge -- in one place about a single axis, like the movement of a hinged door

Pivot -- rotation

Ball and Socket -- widest range of all joints

Condyloid (Ellipsoidal) -- in two places at right angles to each other

Saddle -- same kinds of movement as condyloid joints, but freer; resembles rider in saddle

Gliding -- a nonaxial movement

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Examples of Joints

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Antagonistic Joint Movements

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